If you are having no success in training your dog to stop undesirable behavior like persistent barking, digging and feces eating, modern electronic dog training collars can be used to correct these problems in a humane way. There are many types of these dog collars but they all serve to correct bad habits. Some of these electronic devices include shock dog collars, wireless fences with shock collars, citronella collars, vibration collars, sonic and ultrasonic collars. Electronic pet training collars also come with or without a remote control.
The electric shock collar is the most popular electronic dog training collar. The phrase 'electric shock collar' does sound cruel and inhumane. But the electric shock is applied incrementally. If you were to apply the electric shock to yourself, you would find that the shock emitted by the first setting on the collar is barely detectable. The electric shock collar is usually used to stop a dog from barking. You should understand that many dogs do need to bark. Train your dog to bark in a designated area or room for a short period of time if they need to. Most shock collars have a vibration only mode. Vibration collars vibrate on your dog's neck when he or she needs correction. The vibration is similar to the sensation you get if you set your cell phone to vibrate and the phone rings while in your pocket.
The citronella scent collar does not emit any shock. Instead, it sprays the scent of citronella when your dog barks. Citronella scent collars are generally not as effective as shock collars when it comes to controlling barking. However, citronella collars are extremely effective if your dog eats his own or other dogs' feces and you want to completely stop the disgusting behavior. Bear in mind that you do need to factor in the cost of replacement canisters if the citronella runs out.
Ultrasonic and sonic collars are another effective way to train your unruly dog. Ultrasonic collars emit a very high pitch sound that humans cannot hear but dogs can. Sonic collars use sound waves that are audible to humans. Ultrasonic collars can be tricky to use at first because you cannot hear whether they are working. Some sonic collars also have a vibration mode.
A wireless fence is used to contain your dog and to train him or her not to leave a predefined area. The fence will go around a perimeter and your dog will wear a special collar. When your pet crosses the invisible wireless fence line a mild corrective stimulation will be applied to your dog.
Although there has been quite a controversy on the use of dog electronic collars they are considered safe to use. As long as the instructions are followed and all the different features are used properly there is no harm involved in the use of these collars.
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